Phi Upsilon Omicron

Phi Upsilon Omicron (National Phi U Website) is a national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences. Its purposes are to:

	recognize and encourage academic excellence,
	develop qualities of professional and personal leadership,
	provide opportunities for service to the profession and
	encourage professional and personal commitment to the area of family and consumer sciences.

Founded in 1910 at the University of Minnesota, there are currently 65 different Phi U chapters across the country.

Source:

UCA Gamma Beta Chapter-Phi Upsilon Omicron

An undergraduate student shall be eligible to be a collegiate member of a chapter if the individual:

	Has completed a minimum of 40 semester hours, 60 quarter hours, or the equivalent.
	Is majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences or one of its specialized areas in an institution where a chapter is established.
	Has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
	Exhibits the potential for professional and community leadership.
	Demonstrates a spirit of service.
	Exemplifies character through personal integrity and professional attitude.

	Membership is exclusive; only majors in Family and Consumer sciences are invited. Requirements include a minimum of 3.0 GPA and completion of at least 40 hours. Members must display integrity and exhibit character exemplifying an honor student.
	Membership is a mark of excellence by others in academic and professional work. Members receive recognition through scholarships, leadership, service, and character.
	A transfer student shall become eligible for membership after the completion of one semester or 2 quarters and after meeting eligibility requirements.

Membership is $65.00, which provides a lifetime membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron.

	UCA's Gamma Beta chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron meets monthly. Regular attendance at monthly meetings is required.
	Phi U members at UCA participate in several community service programs and charity drives throughout the school year.

For additional information on the national Phi Upsilon Omicron organization, check their website: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/

Phi U Officers: Alexis Corbin, Amanda Chudy, Nikkina Reed, Brooke Hopper, Jackyn Keeter and AAron Anderson
Stephanie Barnes & Emily Yawn	Phi U Initiates
	Mirror Room - Phi U Initiation